"I'm what you'd call a gift snob. I have high standards for what I'd give a friend or family member. So most of the time, when I see a gift guide that includes or socks, I tend to yawn or shake my head. These aren't bad gifts, per se. They're just... generic. Anybody with access to the web could type in "what to get dad" and find an AirTag as a viable, easily shippable option."
"Also: We hand-picked the 13 best tech gifts to give Get more in-depth ZDNET tech coverage: Add us as a preferred Google source on Chrome and Chromium browsers. My philosophy for gift giving is to find a functional product with intense personality. The best gifts solve problems, but do so in a pretty, appealing package. I've put together a list of products that do exactly that, and I'd be happy to give or receive any of these this year."
The writer prefers gifts that combine function with distinctive personality rather than generic items like socks or trendy tech found easily online. High standards guide choices toward items that solve real problems while offering attractive design. Generic present options such as AirTags or basic socks feel uninspired and overly common. A curated list of thirteen tech gifts exemplifies the approach of pairing usefulness with aesthetic appeal. These selected products are suitable to give or receive and reflect a preference for thoughtful, problem-solving presents with strong visual and tactile character. The emphasis favors memorable, distinctive items over easily shippable, impersonal options.
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